Florida man fired after failing drug test for medical marijuana wants his state job back
Tampa attorney Michael Minardi says his client, Samuel Ortiz-Velez, a marine combat veteran, was fired recently from his post as a Florida Department of Corrections worker for his use of legally prescribed medical marijuana to battle his PTSD.
Tampa attorney Michael Minardi says his client, Samuel Ortiz-Velez, a marine combat veteran, was fired recently from his post as a Florida Department of Corrections worker for his use of legally prescribed medical marijuana to battle his PTSD.
Amalie Arena hosts US National Gymnastics Championships
The US gymnastics championships are underway at Amalie Arena.
The US gymnastics championships are underway at Amalie Arena.
Why are car wash businesses booming across the Bay Area?
It's one of the ways to protect one of your biggest investments and car washes are big business in Florida.
It's one of the ways to protect one of your biggest investments and car washes are big business in Florida.
Lennard High student arrested after man accidentally shoots himself with gun from teen's car on campus
A man accidentally shot himself Thursday morning in the Lennard High School parking lot with a gun he found inside a student's car, deputies said. That student was arrested by deputies for having a weapon on school property.
A man accidentally shot himself Thursday morning in the Lennard High School parking lot with a gun he found inside a student's car, deputies said. That student was arrested by deputies for having a weapon on school property.
Southbound I-75 reopens hours after deadly crash
A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.
A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.
U.S. Gymnastics Championship in Tampa is first Florida competition in nearly four decades
The best of the best from across the country will be in Tampa to compete at the U.S. Gymnastics Championship.
The best of the best from across the country will be in Tampa to compete at the U.S. Gymnastics Championship.
House passes Carole Baskin's bill to ban 'cub petting' and private ownership of big cats
After years of pressuring lawmakers, Carole Baskin's "Big Cat Public Safety Act" is making major headway in Washington. If passed, HB-263 would outlaw "cub petting" and ban the private ownership of big cats as pets.
After years of pressuring lawmakers, Carole Baskin's "Big Cat Public Safety Act" is making major headway in Washington. If passed, HB-263 would outlaw "cub petting" and ban the private ownership of big cats as pets.
'A walking miracle': Brandon man survives after gator latches onto his head in Lake Thonotosassa
It is hard to say what is more incredible, that JC Defeats was bitten in the head by an alligator and survived, or that the brutal attack was caught on camera. "The world is a really difficult place, and, man, is it challenging to maneuver without God and ultimately Jesus Christ in your heart."
It is hard to say what is more incredible, that JC Defeats was bitten in the head by an alligator and survived, or that the brutal attack was caught on camera. "The world is a really difficult place, and, man, is it challenging to maneuver without God and ultimately Jesus Christ in your heart."
Stanford's Brody Malone in Tampa defending US Gymnastics Championship title
All eyes are on Brody Malone as he comes to Tampa as the defending US Gymnastics Champion. Malone won both the all around and vault in 2021, but his approach is to forget about the past.
All eyes are on Brody Malone as he comes to Tampa as the defending US Gymnastics Champion. Malone won both the all around and vault in 2021, but his approach is to forget about the past.
MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Uptown Eagles football, cheer program helps students excel on and off the field
With football now underway for the pros, youth across the Bay Area are also lacing up their cleats and putting on the pads heading into the new season.
With football now underway for the pros, youth across the Bay Area are also lacing up their cleats and putting on the pads heading into the new season.
Andrew Warren described Cameron Herrin's 24-year sentence as 'excessively harsh,' documents say
Cameron Herrin's attorney filed a motion to reduce his 24-year prison time and noted a voicemail that now-suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren left after the sentence was handed down in April. "I was surprised and even disappointed by the sentence. I thought it was excessively harsh."
Cameron Herrin's attorney filed a motion to reduce his 24-year prison time and noted a voicemail that now-suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren left after the sentence was handed down in April. "I was surprised and even disappointed by the sentence. I thought it was excessively harsh."
Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over suspension
Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren announced he has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing the governor of violating the First Amendment and trying to "overturn a fair election."
Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren announced he has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing the governor of violating the First Amendment and trying to "overturn a fair election."
Deputies arrest husband for murder of Dover woman; 3rd charged in connection to double murder plot
When Erica Negrete Aviles was murdered outside her Dover home last month, her husband had also been shot but survived. Now a month later, he's also being charged with her murder after investigators say he had conspired with his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend to kill her because they suspected she was having an affair.
When Erica Negrete Aviles was murdered outside her Dover home last month, her husband had also been shot but survived. Now a month later, he's also being charged with her murder after investigators say he had conspired with his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend to kill her because they suspected she was having an affair.
12-year-old Wimauma girl makes progress in recovery after crash in Mexico
A 12-year-old Wimauma girl was the sole survivor of a crash that killed her parents and grandparents in Mexico. She was flown back to the Bay Area with critical injuries.
A 12-year-old Wimauma girl was the sole survivor of a crash that killed her parents and grandparents in Mexico. She was flown back to the Bay Area with critical injuries.
Some residents push to add 'Dobyville' to Hyde Park's historic district
Some residents in the Hyde Park area of Tampa want to expand local historic district designation and protection to include where a formerly thriving Black neighborhood once existed.
Some residents in the Hyde Park area of Tampa want to expand local historic district designation and protection to include where a formerly thriving Black neighborhood once existed.
Oasis Opportunities provides clothes, basic necessities for Hillsborough County students
School is in session and some children need a helping hand when it comes to clothing. A dedicated group of volunteers is helping students whose families struggle to buy clothes for school.
School is in session and some children need a helping hand when it comes to clothing. A dedicated group of volunteers is helping students whose families struggle to buy clothes for school.
USF Bulls name starting quarterback ahead of 2022 season
Gerry Bohanon, a junior transfer who helped lead Baylor to a Big 12 and Sugar Bowl title last season, will now try to turn around a program at USF that has won just three games in the last two seasons.
Gerry Bohanon, a junior transfer who helped lead Baylor to a Big 12 and Sugar Bowl title last season, will now try to turn around a program at USF that has won just three games in the last two seasons.
$40 million Florida Aquarium expansion to go towards enhancing experience, bringing in new animals
The $40 million is going towards enhancing experiences, bringing in new animals, and expanding conservation reach. It's the largest and most expensive expansion in the Florida Aquarium's 27-year career.
The $40 million is going towards enhancing experiences, bringing in new animals, and expanding conservation reach. It's the largest and most expensive expansion in the Florida Aquarium's 27-year career.
AmSkills to host free workshop, bootcamp for careers in manufacturing
For people looking for a new job or thinking about making a career change, there’s a Bay Area bootcamp that might help.
For people looking for a new job or thinking about making a career change, there’s a Bay Area bootcamp that might help.